The Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokémon TCG Pocket is constantly expanding its card collection, and the Lapras EX drop event is no exception. This guide covers everything you need to know about this exciting event, including dates, strategies, and rewards.
Event Dates:
The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. During this period, players can engage in special battles for a chance to obtain new card variants and the coveted Lapras EX. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses for opening more booster packs.
How to Participate:
- Ensure your Pokémon TCG Pocket app is updated to the latest version.
- Navigate to the Battles tab and select Solo.
- Choose the "Lapras EX Drop Event" category.
Four AI battles await, each featuring a different Lapras EX deck. First-clear rewards are granted for each battle, with additional chance rewards available through repeated playthroughs.
Decks and Challenges:
The event comprises four battles with varying deck compositions and challenges. Success depends on fulfilling specific conditions, such as knocking out opponents with Lightning-type Pokémon attacks or achieving victory within a certain number of turns. The table below details each battle's deck, challenges, and rewards:
| Level | Cards in Deck | Challenges | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Pidgey x2, Swanna, Ducklett, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Goldeen x2, Horsea, Seadra, Krabby, Tentacool, Poliwag, Poliwhirl | Knock Out opponent's Active Pokémon once with a Lightning-type attack; Put 3 Basic Pokémon into play. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x2, Shinedust x50, Shop Ticket x1, 25 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Intermediate | Pokedex x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, Doduo x2, Dodrio, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Starmie, Goldeen x2, Seaking, Poliwag, Poliwhirl x2 | Knock Out opponent's Active Pokémon twice with a Lightning-type attack; Put 1 Stage 1 Pokémon into play; Win by turn 14. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x4, Shinedust x100, Shop Ticket x1, 50 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Advanced | Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, Potion, Lapras EX, Doduo x2, Dodrio x2, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Starmie x2, Goldeen x2, Seaking x2 | Win 5+ battles; Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; Win by turn 14; Win without opponent scoring points. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x6, Shinedust x150, Shop Ticket x1, 75 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Expert | Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina, Misty, Lapras EX x2, Staryu x2, Starmie EX x2, Psyduck x2, Golduck x2 | Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; Win by turn 12; Win without opponent scoring points; Win 10+ battles; Win 20+ battles. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x8, Shinedust x200, Shop Ticket x1, 100 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
Note: While all battles offer a Promo Pack as a chance reward, only the Expert battle guarantees it.
Event Hourglasses:
Each battle consumes one Event stamina point, replenishing every 12 hours (up to a maximum of five). Event Hourglasses obtained during battles can be used to refill stamina instantly.
Recommended Decks and Strategies:
A Pikachu EX deck is highly effective due to the increased damage inflicted on Water-type Pokémon in the event battles. Consider incorporating cards like Zapdos EX, Voltorb, Electrode, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Giovanni, Sabrina, and X Speed. Alternatively, substitute EX cards with less rare options like Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton.
Promo Pack Rewards:
Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX (a new variant for each, except Lapras EX which is entirely new). Lapras EX boasts 140 HP and the attack "Bubble Drain" (2 Water Energy, 1 Colorless Energy), dealing 80 damage and healing 20.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX drop event. Remember to check The Escapist for further game tips and information.
